a i s AG (FRA:LUM) ROCE %: 27.28% (As of Dec. 2013)


What is a i s AG ROCE %?

a i s AG FRA:LUM +1.28% ROCE % is 27.28% as of Dec. 2013.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. a i s AG's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 27.28%.

a i s AG  (FRA:LUM) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

a i s AG ROCE % Related Terms

a i s AG ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for a i s AG's ROCE % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

a i s AG ROCE % Chart

a i s AG Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.15 -45.69 -95.46 42.94 27.28

a i s AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.15 -45.69 -95.46 42.94 27.28

a i s AG ROCE % Calculation

a i s AG's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2013 )  (A: Dec. 2012 )(A: Dec. 2013 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2013 )  (A: Dec. 2012 )(A: Dec. 2013 )
=0.244/( ( (1.326 - 0.598) + (1.617 - 0.556) )/ 2 )
=0.244/( (0.728+1.061)/ 2 )
=0.244/0.8945
=27.28 %

a i s AG's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2013 )  (Q: Dec. 2012 )(Q: Dec. 2013 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2013 )  (Q: Dec. 2012 )(Q: Dec. 2013 )
=0.244/( ( (1.326 - 0.598) + (1.617 - 0.556) )/ 2 )
=0.244/( ( 0.728 + 1.061 )/ 2 )
=0.244/0.8945
=27.28 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2013) EBIT data.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 27.28% mean?
a i s AG (FRA:LUM) has a ROCE % of 27.28% as of Dec. 2013.
Is a i s AG's ROCE % too high?
a i s AG's current ROCE % is 27.28%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.09. a i s AG's value of 27.28% is 284.8% above this industry median.
How does a i s AG's ROCE % compare to SGSI and SYEV?
a i s AG's ROCE % of 27.28% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.09. a i s AG's value of 27.28% is 284.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.09, based on 3,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. a i s AG's current ROCE % of 27.28% is 284.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. a i s AG's current ROCE % is 27.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is a i s AG stock overvalued right now?
a i s AG (FRA:LUM) has a current ROCE % of 27.28%. The current ROCE % is 27.28% and 284.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 7.09. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For a i s AG (FRA:LUM), the current ROCE % is 27.28% as of Dec. 2013. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

a i s AG Business Description

Address Auf der Aue 9, Birkenau, DEU, 69488
a i s AG is engaged in development and marketing of products designed specifically for the disposal of solid waste, for power supply systems used in mobile transport systems and stationary facilities.